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52 articles for “food security”
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Stem Cell and Cloning Technologies in Livestock Improvement: Advances, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Animal Production and Genetic Improvement
Abstract: Stem cell and cloning technologies have emerged as transformative tools for livestock improvement, enabling rapid genetic advancement, conservation of elite or endangered breeds, and development of animals with desirable production and health traits. Stem cells, including embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent types, offer unparalleled potential due to their self-renewal, differentiation capacity, and versatility for genetic modification. Cloning technologies, particularly somatic cell nuclear transfer and embryo splitting, allow replication of superior …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Plant Biotechnology: Advances in Genetic Engineering and Plant Tissue Culture
Abstract: Plant biotechnology has emerged as a transformative discipline that integrates molecular biology, genetic engineering, and advanced tissue culture techniques to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. With the global population increasing rapidly, food security and crop resilience have become critical priorities. Genetic engineering offers the ability to introduce desirable traits into plants, such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional quality, while plant tissue culture provides a foundation for large-scale …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Smart Agriculture Using IoT: A Paradigm Shift in Modern Farming
Abstract: The rapid advancements on the Internet of Things (IoT) have revolutionized agriculture by integrating sensors, automation, and data analytics to enhance productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability. With growing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and the need for efficient resource management, IoT-driven smart agriculture presents a transformative approach to modern farming. By leveraging IoT-enabled devices, farmers can gain real-time insights into soil conditions, weather patterns, crop health, and resource …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Implementation Strategies for Sustainable Irrigation Infrastructures in Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractIrrigation agriculture is critical worldwide, accounting for approximately 70% of total water usage.In Nigeria, implementing effective irrigation strategies is essential to optimize water use and boostagricultural productivity. This paper examines the vital role of civil engineers in developing andapplying sustainable irrigation infrastructure strategies in Nigeria. Currently, irrigation systems facesignificant challenges due to increasing water scarcity and competition. The methodology of thisstudy involves a review of literature and case studies. Various …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Nanosensors in Agriculture Field: A Study
Abstract: The agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including the need for increased productivity, concentrated environmental influence, and improved food security due to a growing global population. Traditional agricultural practices frequently fall short in addressing these issues, foremost due to suboptimal crop yields and inefficient resource management. One of the pressing problems is the difficulty in real-time monitoring of soil health, plant growth, and pest infestations, which can impede timely decision-making and …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Microbial Architects of Soil Health: A Multifaceted Approach to Improving Plant Nutrition, Biocontrol, and Phytohormone Production
Abstract: The intricate relationship between plants and soil harbours a thriving community of microorganisms, unseen yet essential. Through numerous mechanisms, these microscopic marvels are essential to sustaining the health of the soil and encouraging robust plant growth. Microbes in the soil are essential for enhancing plant nutrition. Bacteria and fungi act as silent collaborators, facilitating the process of solubilizing and mobilising essential nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen within the soil. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Preparation, Process, and Significance of-fertilizers
Abstract: The application of chemical fertilizers (such as calcium nitrate, urea, ammonium sulfate, diammonium phosphate, etc.) is crucial to the world's food production because it acts as a fast food for plants, accelerating their growth and efficiency. However, because of the excessive and unbalanced use of these synthetic inputs, negative effects are being observed. Beneficial microorganisms found in biofertilizers provide a sustainable substitute for chemical fertilizers, tackling the mounting worries about …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Sustainable Habitat for Urban Living, Gurugram
Abstract: Mining activity is boon and bane for the society. It has maximum % of GDP growth as well as environment exploitation. Humans are famous for their selfish activity; they take as much they can but forget to return it to mother earth. Land and water are major resources on which human life is dependent. Human get their 99% of food from land resource and only 1% from ocean. By destroying …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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“BASIC SERVICE INITIATIVES FOR URBAN POOR IN BHOPAL, INDIA”
Abstract: Presently more than 30 percent of population live in urban areas of India; as exclaimed in census report. The urbanization in India has increased, leading to urban poverty. Basic services initiatives for urban poor refer to programs that aim to provide water, sanitation, health care, education, and food security to the people living in dilapidated urban areas. These basic service initiatives is essential to improve the quality of life for …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Physiochemical Mechanism Associated with Drought Tolerance in Tomato
Abstract: Abiotic stresses are one of the key limitations to global crop production and food security. Among the abiotic stresses, drought is one of the most vital factors that cause changes in morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics in plants, and consequently affects the growth and productivity of crops. The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of drought on physiological traits (ratio of root/shoot length, leaf area …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Tomato (Galila 555) Yield and Water Productivity in Silte Zone, Rift Valley, Ethiopia
Abstract: Irrigated agricultures becoming main concern and strongly recognized to ensure the food security. Deficit irrigation is main strategy to improve water and crop productivity. This study was conducted for two consecutive years (2010 E.C-2012 E.C) to determine the sensitive growth stage effect on tomato yield for water stress and improve water productivity in misrak silti Woreda, Silte Zone, Ethiopia. There experiment has six deficit irrigation levels of treatments plus farmer …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Cassava Technologies with Chopping Device at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The production and use of cassava is not well known to farmers, although there are several local varieties of cassava that have been used for food security purposes at different times in drought-prone areas of the Gofa Zone, Southern region. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted an adaptation trial of the improved cassava varieties Chichu and Hawassa-04 at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Monosex Male Tilapia Production
Abstract: Monosex male Tilapia production prior to nutrient supplements to poor and medium class people and enhance the optimum use of the water resources and increase the GDP of nation from fisheries sector. There are most of the technique for the cultivation like Inter-specific hybridization technique, manual separation, sex reversal and non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor etc. Use of this technique, farmer can harvest the fish two times in a year and an …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Genetically Modified Crop Plants: A Review
Abstract: Genetically Modified (GM) crop plants have revolutionized agriculture by offering numerous benefits such as increased crop yields, enhanced resistance to pests and diseases, and improved tolerance to environmental stresses. This review delves into the advancements in biotechnology that have paved the way for the development and adoption of GM crop plants. The utilization of recombinant DNA technology, involving the transfer of desired genes into plant genomes, has enabled the creation …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Studies on Fuel potential of different generation biofuels
Abstract: Ever-increasing pressing issue has been to generate biofuel energy for transportation, food security etc. Our nation has been continuously laying efforts in this field to develop methods that can provide sustainable energy source that can fulfill the growing needs. Fossil fuels which were earlier the only source of energy production is now been replaced by various other sources including algal strains. The latter has come forward as an alternate to …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Review on the Effect of Climate Change on Crop Yield
Abstract: Climate change is a universal encounter having a substantial probable to modify crop yields global. Thus, the purpose of crop yield is important in the prospect of food security for agro-economic regions. Therefore, this reviews focus on the effect of climate change on crop yield. Changes in annual rainfall, average temperatures, global increase of atmospheric CO2 and fluctuation in sea levels can reduce crop yield. The climate changes affect the …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Climate Change – Causal Factors and Impacts with Special Reference to India
Abstract: The change of climate during the last few decades have witnessed frequent floods, droughts, loss of agriculture yield, effect on water resource, food security, rise in sea levels, impact on coastal areas, biodiversity and ecological changes and occurrence of cyclones resulting into significant damage to life and health, property, land, agriculture, and economy. Climate change in earlier times were predominantly on account of natural factors due to changes in Earth’s …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Water Management for the Service of Mankind
Abstract: India occupies approximately 2.4% of total geographical area of the world, while it supports 15% of the world population. Unprecedented population growth and increase in demand of scarce land, water and biological resources and increasing degradation of these resources are affecting the stability of ecosystem and environment leading to wasteland. Better management of water resources will also help to ensure sustainable food security. This paper attempts to provide a short …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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An Overview on Rain Water Harvesting
Abstract: Abstract: Rainwater harvesting, the limited collection and storage of overflow for flooded agriculture, is recognized as a sustainable strategy for ensuring food security, especially in monsoonal landscapes in the developing world. In south India, these stratagems have been used for millennia to mitigate problems of water scarcity. However, in the past 100 years many traditional rainwater harvesting systems have tumbled into shabbiness due to increasing requirement on groundwater. With raised …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–38 Read article
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Exploring Aptamer Applications in Analytical Chemistry, Medicine, and Food Industry.
Abstract: Many studies have been conducted and a large number of isolated aptamers for different targets have been used since Ellington and Gold's independent description of aptamer and its in vitro selection method, known as SELEX, in 1990. With excellent binding affinity and selectivity, aptamers can bind to a variety of targets, such as haptens, small organic molecules, inorganic compounds, and even entire cells. Currently, aptamers for a large variety of …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–27 Read article